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Club Runs / Chasers Ride 16 August
« on: August 15, 2026, 03:02:25 PM »
Long one this Sunday care of Andy Harries up to Bannau Brecheniog with 7am start, 127 miles with a few climbs.
https://connect.garmin.com/modern/course/500982410

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Club Runs / Re: Chasers Ride 2 August 2026
« on: August 02, 2026, 08:26:39 PM »
Good turnout for the 8am start today. Seven us from Brackla, me, Paul, Mark, Chris, Rich L, Jonathan and Tim. And we picked up Mark Ellis riding through Bridgend made 8.

Another good ride in great conditions with everyone taking turns on the front, especially Chris and Mark. Rode as a good group just breaking up on the climbs but regrouping at top and bottom. Just a reminder for everyone to look at the route before riding. Not that Mark Ellis could be blamed for trying to take us through Cornelly instead of Pyle. And Paul tried to take us to Briton Ferry in order to climb the Bwlch from Taibach, we eventually detoured through Cwmafan to Pontrhydyfen to get back on course. And everyone enjoyed the refuel stop in MacDonalds in the sun although Rich L did complain about the distance to the coffee stop which came just short of 50 miles. 78 miles for me overall today and 5,203ft of climbing.

Thanks all for a very enjoyable ride.

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Club Runs / Chasers Ride 2 August 2026
« on: August 01, 2026, 08:38:06 PM »
Park street out of Bridgend and direct route to Taibach, Bwlch from the Afan valley side, Treorchy, Treherbert, Rhigos, Glynneath, Neath valley down to Neath, and direct route home via Afan Way and Harbour Way.
Around 77 miles with coffee stop in MacDonalds in Cwmgwrach.
8am start from the Triangle.

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Club Runs / Chasers 19 July 2026
« on: July 16, 2026, 09:08:39 PM »
https://connect.garmin.com/app/course/488514872

Out to Pontypridd via Llangeinor Bwlch and Penrhys. Home through Pontyclun Cowbridge Llantwit and Wick.

60 miles with coffee stop in Pontypridd after 30 miles. All the climbing in the first half of the ride.

9am start from the Dialysis Centre

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Club Runs / Re: Chasers Summer Solstice Ride
« on: June 22, 2026, 07:36:02 PM »
A good turnout for the ride on Sunday and great conditions.

Seven of us turned up bright and early at 7am Sunday morning by which time it a warm morning already and ideal for short sleeves from the start.  It was sunny and warm all day with the temperature picking up in the afternoon and just a light breeze. At the start were me, Rich L, Mark Rosser, Chris G, Carl, Scott, and Fernando (Nando kindly letting us know Nando is indeed the shortened version of Fernando, and leading to a rendition of the opening lines of the ABBA hit of the same name later in the day when we stopped in MacDonalds). Thanks to Rich L for the route, it was one we have done previously.

It was a good steady paced ride all day. Mark and Chris did a great turn on the way out, riding all the way on the front to Swansea and the turn at Clyne onto the cycle path. We made such good time that we were too early for the planned coffee stop in Gowerton, at Station16. We did however have a contingency with Greggs on the corner of the same street, which I begrudgingly enjoyed.  By this time Carl and Scott had pushed on to Pembrey for a there and back shorter ride, and Mark then returned home via Swansea and Neath.

The remaining group then pushed on for the next leg around Llanelli to Carmarthen and on to Llandeilo. Great scenery on the way along the Loughor estuary looking across the Gower to Penclawdd and later on the road along the Towy from Carmarthen through Capel Dewi to Ffairfach. Good turns on the from from me and Chris, but mainly Chris. And a nice surprise when we got to Llandeilo with a favoured cafe, Cafe Braz being open, the good search has suggested it was closed on Sundays. And we had a fellow cyclist on the next table who had build his own bamboo bike.

The next leg then down to Ammanford across to Pontardawe and on to the last coffee stop in Baglan. More turns on the from me and Chris with Rich L clearly feeling the impact of his endeavours in France and Spain. The coffee stop was in MacDonalds where we all refuelled on more fast food before making for home on a direct route through Port Talbot, Pyle and Kenfig Hill to Bridgend.

Total ride distance of 188km in new money with some added miles at the end for a couple of us. Thanks all for a great day out.


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Club Runs / Re: Chasers Summer Solstice Ride
« on: June 18, 2026, 03:13:37 PM »
Proposed first stop in Gowerton after about 35 miles, Station 86 on Sterry Road, Gowerton
https://www.google.co.uk/maps/place/Station+86/@51.647692,-4.0374046,19z/data=!4m6!3m5!1s0x486ef3706812e9c7:0x39652279c1fa289d!8m2!3d51.6476456!4d-4.0381662!16s%2Fg%2F11f10fx4pw?entry=ttu&g_ep=EgoyMDI2MDYxNi4wIKXMDSoASAFQAw%3D%3D
This comes just after we come off the Clyne cycle path into Gowerton, left at the lights after coming onto the main road

Second stop in Llandeilo, but there doesn't appear to be much open in Llandeilo on a Sunday unfortunately, this is Caffi Gwili on Rhosmaen Street, we have stopped in here before
https://www.google.co.uk/maps/place/Caffi+Gwili+Cafe/@51.8842296,-3.991638,84m/data=!3m1!1e3!4m5!3m4!1s0x486eff3b7bd5689f:0x500d80d5f51557d4!8m2!3d51.884107!4d-3.9917352?entry=ttu&g_ep=EgoyMDI2MDYxNi4wIKXMDSoASAFQAw%3D%3D

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Club Runs / Chasers Summer Solstice Ride
« on: June 14, 2026, 05:31:56 PM »
Proposed route for next Sunday 21 June

Out to Carmarthen and back, it will be around 120/130 miles, with an early start 7am. That will give everyone an opportunity to tag some extra miles on the end. I did make a start plotting this on Strava and Garmin but they both keep taking me off course and on cycle paths so I have given up on that.

Here is the route

Bridgend out on the a48 through Pyle over Stormy Down and down Harbour Way to the Briton Ferry Bridge, down Fabian Way and Oystermouth Road and then pick up the cycle path from Clyne to Dunvant, through Gowerton to Loughor and then follow the coast road all the way round Llanelli, Pembrey, Burry Port, Kidwelly on the main road to Carmarthen. Before Carmarthen we will cut across to Llangunnor and pick up the road from Capel Dewi all the way along the Towy to Ffairfach. Direct route home from there through Llandybie, Ammanfard, Pontardawe, Neath and Briton Ferry.

Not much climbing, I think the only notable hill is Llandyfaelog just outside Kidwelly plus the drag up from Pontardawe en route to Neath.

Potential stops in Llanelli for breakfast, Llandeilo/Ammanford for lunch, and a later stop around Baglan if needed. I'll do some research on cafes that are open on Sunday and opening times.

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Club Runs / Social Ride 7 June 2026
« on: June 05, 2026, 07:06:20 PM »
Round the coast and back through the Vale and lanes, just under 40 miles and not much elevation. Can stop in Cowbridge for coffee which comes at mile 29.
Will be ridden at 13-15mph

https://connect.garmin.com/app/course/112998732

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Club Kit / Re: Club Kit February 2026
« on: April 12, 2026, 05:12:11 PM »
The club kit order has been delivered. I?ll bring it to club night with me on Monday 13 April

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General Discussion / Re: club night 9th March
« on: April 12, 2026, 05:11:01 PM »
The kit order has been delivered I will bring it with me.

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Club Runs / Re: Club Ride Sunday 22nd March
« on: March 22, 2026, 06:26:04 PM »
Would help if someone could call out the potholes. Our roads are all in a shocking state currently.

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Club Kit / Club Kit February 2026
« on: February 25, 2026, 09:56:56 AM »
OVW TEAM STORE
The OVW Pactimo Store is now open through to close on Sunday 8 March at midnight. The store again includes the Ascent short sleeve jersey in the caffeinated colours, plus the Divide gilet and the Alpine Thermal LS jersey. Once the Store is closed the order will be processed for delivery within 4/5 weeks. Estimated date of delivery is early/mid April 2026

Please note that for any competitive cycling you must be wearing the standard club colours and not the caffeinated colours.

Please use the following link to access the store;
 
https://teamstore.pactimo.com/stores/

You will be prompted to enter a password, the password is "ogmore". You will then be able to see the items in the store to select, being the custom items

Ascent Aero Short Sleeve Jersey - original colours
Continental Long Sleeve Jersey - original colours
Ascent Aero Short Sleeve Jersey - caffeinated colours
Continental Short Sleeve Jersey - caffeinated colours
Ascent Vector Bib Shorts
Ascent Skinsuit
Breckenridge Vest [Gilet]
Divid Vest - standard and caffeinated
Alpine Winter Coat
Alpine Thermal LS Jersey - standard and caffeinated
Arm warmers
Mitts
Cap

Plus a number of non-custom Pactimo products, base layers and light weight rain coats.

All prices are now inclusive of VAT but exclude the handling and delivery fee of 2%. For new customers, once you have selected your items and gone to the basket to pay you will be prompted to create an account.

If you are using a visa debit you should inform your bank first as otherwise the purchase transaction will be blocked by your bank.  Pactimo are a US-based clothing company and banks will initially block visa debit transactions.  When banks are informed prior to placing the order the transactions will be processed without any problem. Visa and Master Card are accepted but not American Express. ENTERED ORDERS CANNOT BE CANCELLED, if a wrong size is entered we can alter it BEFORE we close the team store but not after the store has been closed. ALL ITEMS ARE NON-RETURN. If unsure of sizing speak to other members who already have club kit.

We will be purchasing items for stock as our stock is currently low. We do have short sleeve jerseys and bib shorts in stock sizes M to XL, but only small in number.

Please be aware that there have been changes with regard to the sizing of the custom range. This will relate to larger sizes and just to upper wear, see attached document on this and link to sizing guide, https://www.pactimo-custom.com/pages/custom-cycling-clothing-size-chart. And note for all Lady members all of the kit is available in womens' fit and sizing.

From Pactimo on the Sizing
For the last 2 years the Product Development team have been working on a regrading project which simply is the jumps in between sizes which dictates how the garment grows or reduces as you go up or down sizes. Our industry peers were analysed and it was determined we needed to adjust our grade in order to accommodate industry standards for Men’s XL-3XL and Women’s L-3XL. All other sizing before this is not impacted.
The new size chart will be available and the next time you require your online store to be opened we will remind you of the regrading of garments and ask those customers who fall in those sizes to re-check their sizing against our size chart tables to confirm their updated size. It’s likely many of these riders have felt the need to size up in Pactimo, this grade change will allow them to wear their preferred size. This only applies to tops and jackets.

If you encounter any problems just let me know and I will look to get them resolved with our account manager.

Thanks
Richard

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Club Runs / Re: Chasers Sunday 18th Jan
« on: January 19, 2026, 06:42:34 PM »
Very good, thanks for the route and the write up. Hopefully more men out in the rain next week.

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Club Runs / Re: The pudding run saturday 27th December
« on: December 27, 2025, 09:09:05 AM »
I?ll be out

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Club Runs / Re: Club run Sunday 21st December Winter Solstice
« on: December 21, 2025, 04:59:58 PM »
Enjoyed that today, thanks all.

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